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AK11 ZDS

2011 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,529 mi
Last recorded117,529 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 ZDS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 117,529 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 117,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 113,353 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 107,849 miles

Surface corrosion on tow-bar support bracket

Pass 30 Sep 2022 103,916 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 103,916 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,748 miles

unable to fully check all rear seat belts seats folded and load space full

Fail 30 Sep 2021 98,748 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

unable to fully check all rear seat belts seats folded and load space full

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,562 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 85,878 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing noise lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 85,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing noise lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 77,936 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 77,986 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 65,682 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing low from inner edge

Pass 13 May 2016 53,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 42,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 31,050 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AK11 ZDS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 69,917 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK11 ZDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK11 ZDS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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